The GnATTERbox

For discussion of the issues faced when building a model or layout - how to replicate wood, what glues to use, exactly how much weathering can a Gnat take, a good source of detailing accessories - you get the picture, I'm sure.

A Gn15 layout 32" long by 171/2" wide specially sized to fit on a shelf in a piece of furniture.

This is a model of a fictional estate railway inspired by postings in this forum.Like all the other models I have ever built it has a surfeit of motive power! Two locos to manage six wagons is definitely one too many. This is very much a "work in progress" as lots of detail still to be added and it may even get an extension once I have put in gate to allow a way out of the yard.The track arrangement is basically an "inglenook" design with an extra line to the rest of the world.

Thank you for all the nice comments. It's the people on here that have inspired me to create this and also described most of the techniques used. I feel slightly guilty about not having "in progress" photos but I only ever seem to think about it after the event.

To answer some of the queries raised:

Track "plan"

This was taken after I had removed the DAS I had put down to give a filled in track effect then I decided I didn't like it!

Both locos are on Smokey Joes with a bit of extra weight added. They were both second hand and the green loco is a smoother runner than the red one.

Some more photos:
This one (above) was taken before most of the undergrowth (hanging basket liner) was put down. The log pile at the front hides switches for two isolating sections.

Still early days on this, I need to scrape out some of the ballast in a couple of areas - the track powered locos struggle in some bits whereas the R/C ones quite happily ride up over the bumps!Terabithia Sidings by Thorness, on Flickr